The company’s top key 14 brands posted a growth performance of 2%, the company says, driven by Jameson and The Glenlivet. Priority Premium Wines rebounded at +8%, due to improvement in the UK and Australia.

Local brands grew 5%, thanks to Indian whiskies and Passport.

“We are aiming for +1% to +3% organic growth in profit from recurring operations for fiscal year 2015/16,” Ricard said.